Dirty Blondie Pancake Stack - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy. Almond is provide healthy fats, protein, and magnesium.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your breakfast.
Ingredients
- Base:
- 1½ Cup Honeyville Almond Flour
- 3 Large Eggs
- 3 Tbsp. Coconut Milk
- 3 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- ½ tsp. Baking Soda
- ½ tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- 10 Drops Stevia
- Brownie Batter Chocolate Chunk:
- 2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
- 2 Bars Chocoperfection (Or 20g Dark Chocolate)
- 1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbsp. Coconut Milk
- Maple Pecan:
- 3 Tbsp. Chopped Pecans
- 1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbsp. Coconut Milk
- ½ tsp. Maple Extract
- Frying:
- 2 tbsp. Cocout Oil
- Cast Iron Skillet
Instructions
- In one bowl, combine all dry base ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine all wet base ingredients.
- Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients while mixing. Mix well until everything is combined.
- In a food processor, roughly chop ¼ Cup of Pecans.
- Roughly chop chocolate squares into small chunks.
- Separate batter into 2 separate containers.
- In one container, add chopped pecans, 1 tbsp. maple syrup, 1 tbsp. coconut milk, and ½ tsp. maple extract. Mix well until combined.
- In the other container, add 2 tbsp. cocoa powder, chopped chocolate, 1 tbsp. maple syrup, and 1 tbsp. coconut milk. Mix well until combined.
- Bring cast iron skillet to medium heat on the stove. Wipe paper towel in coconut oil and use it to lightly grease skillet.
- Pour batter into pan, forming dollar size pancakes.
- Flip the pancakes once bubbles form on the top and edges have formed.
- Cook on the other side until brown. It should puff up slightly as it cooks.
- Keep to the side, and do the same with the other set of batter.
- Stack pancakes with 1 of each style of pancake.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Dirty Blondie Pancake Stack contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
- Dark chocolate: May help reduce insulin resistance when consumed in moderation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Dirty Blondie Pancake Stack can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar.
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